SwitchBot’s Standing Circulator Fan is worth fighting for
…It looks okay, despite all the plastic, is relatively quiet, runs for hours on battery, has an integrated nightlight, transforms from a desktop to standing fan in seconds, and works on its…
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Hue’s wired wall modules bring non-smart lights into its ecosystem
…Unlike the relay modules, this one will work with Hue’s MotionAware and can be part of the new whole-home motion-sensing system. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads…
The Beats Solo 4 have returned to their best price of the year
…It works with most 24-volt HVAC systems and integrates well with Amazon Alexa, so you can control the thermostat with your voice. Plus, it’s easy to track your energy usage…
Meta is running get-rich-quick ads for its AI tools
…Manus spokesperson Ronghui Li confirmed the company “works with third-party agency partners on paid UGC creator programs across platforms including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube” and said the individuals and accounts I…
Microsoft Scout is “the first real personal assistant we’ve offered customers”
…Microsoft Scout is an always-on assistant that integrates into Microsoft 365 apps like Outlook, OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams, allowing businesses to assign a virtual assistant to employees to help with organizing…
Read Tim Cook’s letter to the Apple world as he departs as CEO
…who we reach at Apple, and he has the heart and character to lead with extraordinary integrity. I am so proud to call him Apple’s next CEO. This company will reach…
The 13 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2026
…Support for Firebase integrations is also coming later. Project Aura smart glasses Google showed off an updated version of its Project Aura smart glasses, which it’s collaborating on with Xreal. The…
Waymo built a virtual driver to study how humans react to surprises on the road
…Much in the way that the auto industry uses crash test dummies to evaluate a car’s structural integrity and hardware safety, this new model works as a behavioral dummy to determine…
Homebridge 2.0 is here, and it speaks Matter
…https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/258028_Matic_Robot_Vacuum_JTuohy_0008.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] With support for Matter, Homebridge can work toward adding these…
Anthropic’s new cybersecurity model could get it back in the government’s good graces
…Anthropic confirmed the meeting on Friday. “Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei today met with senior administration officials for a productive discussion on how Anthropic and the US government can work together on key…